🔥The Union and Confederates were locked in a prolonged and deadly struggle during the Civil War.
💪The Union achieved important victories, including the capture of New Orleans and control of the Lower Mississippi.
🌊Controlling the Mississippi River became a crucial objective for both sides.
🍀Confederate General Stonewall Jackson planned a new offensive with favorable odds.
⚔️The casualties of the battles, such as the Battle of Shiloh, were devastating for both sides.